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DispatchGeneral Armageddon” Return Disputed as Russia Renews Energy Strikes
Reports that Sergei Surovikin, nicknamed “General Armageddon,” has returned to direct Russia’s infrastructure campaign remain disputed as renewed strikes force power cuts across Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.
africaEthiopian War Expands, As Russian Forces Recapture Kidal In Mali
Malian and Russian forces have regained Kidal as Ethiopia’s federal counteroffensive pushes further into Tigray, with both advances raising questions over whether territorial gains can secure lasting control amid continued insurgent activity and growing regional involvement.
geopoliticsSinwar's October 7th Gamble - Did It Pay Off?
Sinwar’s gamble to break Gaza’s isolation instead unleashed a regional confrontation that devastated his homeland and weakened the alliance he expected would protect it.
geopoliticsThe Mecca Pact Activates, How Will Iran React?
The Mecca pact is testing whether an Iran weakened by months of war can still defend its proxy network—or whether doing so risks an open conflict with three major regional powers.
middle eastTaiz Encircled as Saudi-Backed Forces Counterattack Along Yemen’s Coast
Houthi success on the Taiz sector may be unravelled as Saudi-backed forces counterattack on the coast.
yemenHouthi Forces Inch Closer Toward Encirclement Of Taiz
Today’s Conflict Tracker turns to Yemen as Houthi forces have broken the stalemate around the vital city of Taiz.
DispatchUkraine Uses Drones With Tanks For Successful Attacks
Yes, more evidence that the tank is still appreciated on the modern battlefield. Recent footage shows a pair of turtle tanks conducting a mission under the cover of drones.
russia-ukraine warRussia Launches Fresh Counterattacks Attempting To Stabilise Frontline
Today’s Conflict Tracker turns to the Lyman and Sloviansk front as Russia launches frantic counterattacks after significant localised advances.
africaEthiopia Erupts Into War Once More
Renewed war in northern Ethiopia is reshaping regional alliances, threatening stability across the Horn of Africa and potentially complicating external support for Sudan’s RSF.
geopoliticsSuspected Terrorist Attack On U.K. Airbase Foiled
Today we break down the suspected terror plot targeting RAF Fairford, how a woman driving home from the pub may have accidentally disrupted it, and why the incident is drawing immediate attention amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
russia-ukraine warRussia Continues To Take Serious Losses On Donetsk & Lyman Front
And in today’s conflict tracker, we shift to the Donetsk and Lyman sector as Russia has had serious setbacks and failures on both fronts.
geopoliticsXi Continues Military Purge, As China Acquires F35 Parts
Today we head to China, where Xi has continued his purge of military officials - is it the right move however? We also address the F35 parts that secretly made into Chinese hands.